From Earth to Eat: Harvest Festival
When: Fall 2009, TBA
Where: Sahuaro Girl Scout Council Resource Center
Who: All levels and ages
Fee: Cost per girl TBA, price will include food
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 120 girls

Come and celebrate the harvest from our demonstration garden. Girls can participate in harvest-themed activities, taste treats made from garden crops and observe the whole process of bringing food to the table in the From Earth to Eat photo gallery.

OCTOBER 2009

Fit, Fun & Fabulous at the Foothills Mall
When: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
Where: Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Who: All ages
Fee: Free
Register by: No registration is needed!

Girls of all ages are invited to join Girl Scouts at the Foothills Mall for our 3rd Annual Fit, Fun & Fabulous event! Awesome activities, great giveaways – it is known to be a fun and fabulous time! Bring a friend – girls do not need to be a Girl Scout to be part of the fun! Each girl who attends receives a patch.

The Red Balloon (Cinema for Children)
When: Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Bookmans Low Lounge
Who: Daisies and Brownies
Fee: $3.00 per girl, no charge for adults
Register By: October 1, 2009
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 girls

The Red Balloon is a great introduction to cinema for children, an exploration of other cultures, and a wonderful lesson about friendship. The simple style of The Red Balloon is a refreshing change of pace from much of contemporary children’s movies. This film delights children, especially the anthropomorphic antics of the balloon. Though filmed in French, children have no problem grasping the message. After the film girls will discuss their impressions–the language, the independence of Pascal, the messages of friendship and hope, how to deal with bullies. They will create an artpiece, inspired by the film, to take home.

A Visit to the Community Food Bank
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Where: Community Food Bank, 3003 S. Country Club
Who: Daisies and Brownies
Fee: $5.00 per girl, leaders free per Safety-Wise, additional leaders $5.00 (includes patch and water)
Register by: October 10, 2009
Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 girls

As part of the From Earth to Eat program , Daisies and Brownies are invited to join us on a visit to the Community Food Bank. We will tour the demonstration and market garden learning what vegetables can be grown in Southern Arizona, how to use water wisely, what composting is and why it is important and what makes something “organic!” This is a hands-on visit. Bring a sack lunch and stay to play at the Community Food Bank’s 3000 square foot shaded playground.

Night Sky Astronomy Celebration
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009, beginning at 6:30 pm
Where: Vista Del Rio Cultural Resource Park Ramada,
7575 E. Desert Arbors Street
Who: All levels
Fee: FREE
Register by: October 1, 2009

Join us to learn about the Night Sky. Were the ancient Hohokam who lived at this site stargazers? Come find out!

Stranger Danger Workshop with Tucson Police Department
When: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Sahuaro Girl Scout Council Resource Center
Who: Daisies and Brownies
Fee: Free
Register by: October 15, 2009
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 40 girls

Daisies and Brownies are encouraged to attend this important workshop conducted by two women police officers from Tucson Police Department. Girls will learn who “strangers” are, tips for being safe, the importance of communicating with adults and more! This is a MUST attend workshop for any little girl!

Water in the Desert
When: Saturday, October 24, 2009, time TBA
Where: TBA
Who: All levels
Fee: $5 per person
Register by: October 10, 2009
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 40 girls

Celebrate Make a Difference Day by making a difference in our desert water supplies. Discover amazing things about our water supplies and learn about the journey of the water from its source and how it arrives in your drinking glass. Connect with the people who take care of our water for us and Take Action by learning how to care for our water ourselves! Take a stream walk and collect data on the health of our water supply.

Jump Girls Jump!
When: Sunday, October 25, 2009
1:00 - 2:15 pm or 3:00 - 4:15 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Who: All ages
Fee: $10.00 per girl, leaders free per Safety-Wise, additional leaders $10.00 (includes water, snack and program supplies)
Register by: October 18, 2009
Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 50 girls

Have an awesome time discovering the fun sport of jump rope. In this workshop you will learn single rope tricks, long rope tricks and in no time instructors will have you doing double-dutch like a professional.

Camp Creepenstein
When: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Tucson Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd.
Who: Daisies, Brownies and Juniors
Fee: $8.00 per girl, leaders free per Safety-Wise, additional adults $5.00
Register by: October 9, 2009
Capacity: 300 people (girls and adults)

Dare to enter the secret halls of your favorite mad scientists as they conduct fun and mysterious experiments. Creating, building and exploring are all part of this eerie afternoon. But don’t worry, we’ve left the monsters at home.

Beauty and the Beast Creatures
Tucson Botanical Gardens Girl Scout Day
When: Saturday, October 31, 2009 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Where: 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Who: All levels and families welcome
Fee: $3.00 per girl and leader - tag along adults at regular price

Admission includes Butterfly Magic, and entry to the entire gardens. Badgework activities for Brownies (Watching Wildlife) and Juniors (Earth Connections). For questions please call Lisa Chittim 326-9686, ext. 18.

NOVEMBER 2009

Brownie Bubble Fun
When: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center, Ramada Grande
Who: Brownies
Fee: $5 per Girl Scout, adults free per Safety-Wise guidelines
Register by: November 4, 2009
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 60 girls

Enjoy a day of bubble making fun. Let’s see who can make the biggest bubble or who can pop the most bubbles. How about the longest lasting bubble? Come have fun and be ready to play.

Behind the Scenes...Reid Park Zoo!
When: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: Reid Park Zoo, Randolph Way, just north of 22nd St.
Who: All Girl Scouts and families ages 5+
Fee: $13 per person
Register by: November 2, 2009
Capacity: Minimum of 10/Maximum of 30 people

Girls will love this behind the scenes tour at the Reid Park Zoo. Visits to the zoo’s kitchen, health center, and an animal night house will give you a whole new perspective on what it takes to keep the zoo’s animal residents healthy and active. After the tour, your troop/family is free to explore the zoo on your own. Fee includes zoo admission, tour and a fun patch. Please note, children under 5 years old will not be allowed on tour.

Teeny Greenies Terrific Trees
When: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Who: Daisies and Brownies
Fee: $5.00 per girl, leaders free per Safety-Wise, additional leaders $5.00 (includes patch and water)
Register by: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 girls

Join the Teeny Greenies program as we learn about trees in Southern Arizona. Girls will learn about the importance of trees, what trees are used for, what makes a good tree for our arid land and more. Girls will get their hands dirty helping plant shade trees around the Hacienda Program Center and work on a tree-related take away project.

DECEMBER 2009

Holidays Around the World
When: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Valencia Branch Library, 202 W. Valencia Rd.
Who: Daisies, Brownies and Juniors
Fee: $3.00 per girl, adults free
Register by: December 4, 2009
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 150 girls

Take a break from your own holiday preparations and learn how your sister Girl Scouts from around the world celebrate different holidays. There will be crafts, traditions, games, and loads of fun.

Girl Scouts Family Event:
The Holiday Spectacular!
with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra
When: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 7:30 pm concert
Where: Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. (the northernmost building in the Tucson Convention Center complex)
Who: All levels
Fee: Special Girl Scout (and her entire family) price: only $12 per person (Upper Balcony seats)! $5 service charge to have tickets mailed (no charge for Will Call). To order, contact Mary E. Emich at 792-9155, ext. 125 or memich@tucsonsymphony.org
Register by: Offer expires December 15, 2009
Capacity: Tickets are limited, and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

A Tucson holiday tradition you don’t want to miss! A combination of great seasonal favorites: live symphony music, Nutcracker excerpts including Tucson Regional Ballet dancers with a Southwest twist, the TSO Chorus, Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High, Santa on stage, even a sing-along.

JANUARY 2010

Brownie Tea Party
When: Saturday, January 16, 2010, Time TBA
Where: Hacienda Program Center, Casa Catalina
Who: Brownies
Fee: $5.00 per person
Register by: January 6, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 40 girls

Enjoy an afternoon of dress up, imagination and a magical tea party with your Brownie Girl Scout sisters. Earn a community service patch during this girl fun time. While we sip our tea we will be making gift baskets for a neighborhood adult care facility.

Jammin’ in Jammies
Brownie’s Candy Land
When: Friday, January 22, 2010, 6:00 pm to
Saturday, January 23, 10:00 am
Where: Hacienda Program Property
Who: Brownies
Fee: $35 per girl
Register by: January 6, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 40 girls

Stroll through the land of sugar. Along the way you will learn the science behind your favorite sweet, experiment with your own creations, and play with your food!

These monster-sized overnighters include camp favorites like singing, flag ceremony, and arts and crafts, plus the awesome camp-themed activities. These unique sleepovers offer something for everyone. Dinner, breakfast, lunch and snacks are all included.

FEBRUARY 2010

Outdoor Skills Olympics
When: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Daisies & Brownies 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center
Who: All levels
Fee: $5.00 per girl
Register by: January 23, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 200 girls

You don’t want to miss out as Sahuaro Girl Scout Council presents its first ever outdoor skill Olympics! There are events for every interest and skill level. Practice up on your skills and come show your stuff at this event. All girls leave with an award.

Chinese New Year Celebration
“Year of the Tiger”
When: Friday, February 12, 2010, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center, Casa Catalina
Who: Daisies and Brownies
Fee: $10.00 per girl includes dinner, supplies and fun patch; $5.00 per adult includes dinner
Register By: February 5, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 40 girls

It’s the “Year of the Tiger” and we’re ready to celebrate! Girls will learn beginning Chinese words and customs, eat eggrolls, make origami and decorative hair chopsticks. We’ll finish the night watching Mulan on the big screen.

World Thinking Day Celebration
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Where: TBD
Who: All levels
Fee: $5 per person presenting or visiting
Register by: November 1, 2009 to present; February 1 to visit
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 120 girls

Our partnership with the Returned Peace Corps Fellows continues as they join us again for this special Thinking Day celebration! Troops presenting will be contacted by our coordinator after registering to determine countries they’ve represented before and what their preference is for this year. Every effort will be made to accommodate you, but selection is dependent on our available Peace Corps representatives. A work session will be planned prior to the holidays (date TBA). This year’s celebration will include a parade of flags by popular request!

MARCH 2010

Brownies Bring Smiles
Girl Scout Week- 7 days of sunshine
Service Opportunity
When: Sunday, March 7 to Saturday, March 13, 2010
Where: Your home, school, neighborhood, place of worship
Who: All levels
Fee: $3
Register by: March 1, 2010

Service is an important part of Girl Scouting. This Arizona Cactus-Pine Council’s Own patch can be earned by completing 3 out of 4 activities during Girl Scout Week. Girls participating in this Girl Scout Week patch program receive the patch for participating, not for giving service which we do service without expectation of reward.
Contact Timalee, 520-319-3159.

Jammin’ in Jammies
Brownie’s Birthday Bash
When: Friday, March 12, 2010, 6:00 pm to Saturday, March 13, 10:00 am
Where: Hacienda Program Property
Who: Brownies
Fee: $35 per girl
Register by: April 30
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 40 girls

Throw yourselves the biggest brownie birthday party you have ever seen! Girl Scouts are turning 98 years old and you get to plan the party complete with games, presents, favors, and Girls Scout traditions. Did I mention cake?

These monster-sized overnighters include camp favorites like singing, flag ceremony, and arts and crafts, plus the awesome camp-themed activities. These unique sleepovers offer something for everyone. Dinner, breakfast, lunch and snacks are all included.

Celebrate Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Vista Del Rio Cultural Resource Park, 7575 E. Desert Arbors Street
Who: All levels
Fee: FREE
Register by: March 1, 2010

Join us to learn about the ancient Hohokam who lived at the Vista Del Rio archaeological site. Supervised demonstrations and hands-on activities will be staged at sequential stations along a trail through the park. There will be demonstrations of traditional Native American crafts such as pottery-making, flintknapping and basket weaving; and hands-on activities including making pottery artifacts that participants can take home, grinding corn on an ancient metate and mano set, and learning to play at least one traditional Native American game.

Girl Scouts on Stage “See the Show”
When: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 3:00 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center Amphitheatre (bring sit-upons)
Who: All levels and families
Fee: $5.00 per person
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 100 people

Enjoy an outdoor matinee play presented by Girl Scouts on Stage. Show title and description TBA. Check the website and newsletter for updates. For information contact Kendra Thompson-Dyck 520-319-3152 or kthompsondyck@sahuarogsc.org.

Girl Scout Day at Tucson Botanical Gardens!
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Who: All levels and families welcome
Fee: $3.00 per girl and leader - tag along adults at regular price

Come explore the Tucson Botanical Gardens and all they have to offer! Please wear something to identify yourself as a Girl Scout. No reservation or registration necessary. For more information, contact Lisa Chittim at 326-9686, ext. 18.

From Earth to Eat:
Seeds and Sprouts Planting Day
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Where: Sahuaro Girl Scout Council Resource Center
Who: Daisies and Brownies
Fee: $5.00 per girl, includes patch
Register by: March 15, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 20 girls

Come help us plant our spring and summer crops at the Resource Center’s demonstration garden! Girls will get to take home garden seeds to plant at home.

3rd Annual Wellness Fair
When: Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Hacienda Program Center, Casa Catalina
Who: Everyone welcome
Fee: $3.00 per person

Explore a variety of booths with adult and youth information, hands-on wellness activities and giveaways. Check website for featured Community Partners. Teddy Bear Health Fair: Special Health & Wellness Activities for Daisy & Brownie Girl Scouts. Bring your own Teddy Bear!

APRIL 2010

From the Park to the Playing Field
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 23-25, 2010, Time TBA
Where: A park in Tucson, specific location TBA
Who: All levels
Fee: $5 per person
Register by: April 23, 2010

Come join us for Global Youth Service Day and help us clean up a local park! After the work is done join us for a softball game! Traditional troops can mingle with our outreach troops and celebrate the spirit of Girl Scouting!

JUNE 2010

Back Again Blast III...Pima County
Girl Scout Overnight Event
Minimum Sleep...Maximum Fun
When: Friday & Saturday, June 4 to June 5, 2010
Check-in 7:30 pm, pick-up 7:00 am
Where: TBD, Tucson
Who: All Girl Scouts who have early registered by May 15, 2010
Fee: $8 per Girl Scouts
Register by: May 15, 2010
Capacity: Minimum 50/Maximum 500 girls

An early registration celebration! Come for all night girl fun. Our thank you to Girl Scouts for all you do through out the year, and for continuing on your Girl Scout Journey.